What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Center Bus Driver position at Town of East Hartford?
Per Diem Bus Driver
The Town of East Hartford Senior Center is seeking a per diem bus driver for daytime and evening shuttle services for the elderly. The primary responsibility of this role is to drive the Senior Center Bus or vans for the Town’s Transportation Program. This includes providing customer service to riders, assisting passengers on and off the bus, and securing wheelchairs. The Driver is responsible for maintaining and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under their direction and control.
Supervision Scope:
- Perform responsible driving duties and record-keeping, requiring knowledge of the Senior Center bus transportation program.
- Exercise customer service with courtesy and patience.
Supervision Received:
- Work under the supervision of the Senior Center Coordinator, following professional standards, procedures, and policies.
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(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
Drive Senior Center Bus or other vehicles based on daily schedule of pickups; decide routes to take, receive calls for follow up pick ups; assist riders into bus and into seat if necessary; secure wheel chair and client in bus; follow safe driving rules.
- Responsible for inspecting vehicle for safety prior to operation and daily report problems to vehicle mechanics and Supervisor; clean inside of bus as needed.
- Drive seniors on special trips for entertainment purposes.
- Work hours will usually, but not always, fall between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m and will vary according to need and mutual agreement. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required.
- Responsible for keeping track of ridership, mileage, fuel.
- Service vehicle with fuel, oil and water; check tires.
- Contact appropriate staff if there is an accident, injured rider, ill rider, or complaint from a rider.
Knowledge of municipal senior transportation programs; some knowledge of State Statutes related to driving; knowledge of records management.
Ability to deal with distressed senior clients; ability to recognize and identify and solve problems; ability to maintain working relationships with all clients and staff.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED and have over two (2) years of experience driving a CDL vehicle or related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
Special Requirements:
Must have and maintain: Valid state of Connecticut CDL with passenger and air brake endorsement. Must submit to CDL Drug testing and background check.
Salary : $27,300
